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What Does a Substance Abuse Counselor Do?

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Sad looking woman talking outdoors with a substance abuse counselorIt was recently reported that over 21 million Americans suffer substance abuse or addiction. This means over eight percent of the U.S. population is stuck in the cycle of addiction and the damage that cycle causes. Sadly, only four million of these people gained the treatment they need from a substance abuse counselor in 2013.

What is a Substance Abuse Counselor?

A substance abuse counselor, also called an addiction counselor, is an important part of addiction treatment. These caring people help individuals like you gain the addiction treatment needed for a better life in recovery. An addiction counselor works in a wide variety of environments, including:

  • Educational settings
  • Hospitals
  • Mental health clinics
  • Detox centers
  • Rehab facilities
  • Private medical practices

In most states, an addiction counselor must receive certification. Some states require degrees for this career field.

If you need help for drug or alcohol addiction, your substance abuse counselor provides therapy. This therapy helps you understand the root causes of your addiction. By getting past your underlying problems, you gain the chance for healthy, lasting recovery.

An addiction counselor provides treatment that patients need, according to their own individual treatment plan. Each person is unique and requires a unique approach. This approach includes a variety of therapies, including group, family, and individual therapy sessions.

Types of Substance Abuse Counselors

The field of substance abuse counseling includes many job titles and careers. These include:

  • Certified substance abuse counselor
  • Substance abuse counselors with either an associate or bachelor degree
  • Registered nurse counselor
  • Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
  • Clinical mental health counselor
  • Addiction psychologist

Each position in this field requires education in the field. Some require advanced degrees while others require one or two-year educational programs. Each type of counselor requires specialized education and experience in the field of drug abuse counseling. Many of these counselors go into this career field after overcoming addiction, themselves.

Finding the Substance Abuse Counseling You Need

Your treatment begins with detox and addiction counseling. Spring Gardens Recovery in Spring Hill, Florida provides individual and group counseling while you detox from your abused substances. At Spring Gardens Recovery, you enjoy upscale amenities in a serene, 4.5-acre environment while undergoing therapies for the right start in early recovery.

All of the counselors of Spring Gardens Recovery are fully licensed. Using traditional methods of detox, a renowned medical doctor ensures you gain freedom from physical addiction along with wellness of your mind, body, and soul. You gain strength while at Spring Gardens Recovery, the strength you need to continue into healthy recovery. If you choose additional substance abuse treatment, Spring Gardens Recovery forms the foundation for that rehabilitation.

Call Spring Gardens Recovery now at (866) 244-9556. The substance abuse counseling you need is in Spring Hill, Florida.

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